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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,472.43, 33,708.64 and 21,087.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,472.43, 33,708.64 and 21,087.33 is: 31,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,472.43 : 33,708.64 = 21,087.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,472.43/33,708.64 = 21,087.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,472.43x = 33,708.64 × 21,087.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,472.43x = 710,825,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,825,046.99/22,472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,630.99

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